Jensen Ackles has been confirmed to return as Russell Shaw in Tracker season 2, securing a key role in solving the Shaw family mystery.
Ackles’ involvement in the new Amazon Prime Video series Countdown will not affect the filming schedule for Tracker season 2. Russell will even appear in multiple episodes in the new year of the CBS series.
The Countdown filming schedule hints at Russell’s return at the end of Tracker season 2 with a key role in the finale after first appearing in episode 2. A new update on Jensen Ackles’ new Amazon Prime Video show reveals details about Russell Shaw’s role in Tracker season 2. Jensen Ackles debuted as Russell Shaw, the brother of Justin Hartley’s Colter Shaw, in the penultimate episode of Tracker season 1. When Ackles appeared, he was trying to clear his character’s name, as he had previously pleaded guilty to murdering Shaw family patriarch Ashton Shaw. However, since the brothers are also working on the show’s weekly cases, there are still plenty of questions for them to answer in Tracker season 2. Despite only being on the show for a short time, the former Supernatural actor was one of the most important members of the Tracker cast in season 1. As such, there’s interest in Russell’s involvement in season 2, especially since Ackles has been cast in Derek Haas’ new Amazon Prime Video series Countdown. There’s been speculation that the new streaming project will affect his involvement in season 2. Fortunately, the Tracker showrunners have confirmed that Ackles will be returning. He’s back to film an episode, and new details from Countdown will provide more information about what to expect from Russell in Tracker season 2. Tracker showrunners have revealed some details regarding what to expect from Ackles’ return as Russell in season 2. In July 2024, Jensen Ackles’ return to Tracker received a firm response from showrunner Elwood Reid, who confirmed that he would be back for season 2 in multiple episodes. While speaking at a panel during the Television Critics Association summer press tour, Reid said, “We’ve got him, he’s coming back.” His comments hinted at how difficult it would be to bring Russell back, given Ackles’ busy schedule. Luckily, they were able to work things out.
Tracker season 2 premieres on CBS on Sunday, October 13. Ackles has been confirmed to appear in Tracker season 2, episode 2, giving Russell an early start on the upcoming season. This is a welcome change, considering he didn’t appear until the end of season 1. At this point, Ackles has returned to the set of Tracker to film the aforementioned season 2. However, he’ll be making a few more trips to Canada to film the rest of the season. With the last time they’ve been together, Russell and Colter are expected to bond even more as the brothers team up for a new mission.
In addition to his work on Tracker, Jensen Ackles will begin filming his new Amazon Prime Video series, Countdown, in September. The new project is being created by Haas, who previously helmed Dick Wolf’s One Chicago. Now, the screenwriter will work with Ackles to bring actor Mark Meachum’s character to life for the streaming project. Ackles will play an LAPD officer recruited to join a task force of undercover agents from various corners of law enforcement. In addition to Countdown and Tracker, Ackles will star in the upcoming The Boys spinoff Vought Rising. The series will follow Ackles’ character Solider Boy, who he introduced in season 3 of The Boys, a Prime Original about a superhero team. While Ackles will be able to balance all of his upcoming roles, Jensen Ackles’ Countdown filming update reveals new details about how the actor’s busy schedule will play out, and that’s been promised for Tracker season 2. Countdown S filming schedule for Countdown hints at new details about how Ackles could factor into the rest of Tracker season 2. Since Countdown is on Amazon, it’s likely to be just six to eight episodes, which is typical for a streaming series. That means Ackles could return to Tracker season 2 later in the season, meaning Russell could be involved in the penultimate and finale of season 2. Ackles’ Russell Shaw made an impact at the end of Tracker season 1 when he appeared to set up the finale, making his presence at the end of the season promising.
Watch Jensen Ackles in Tracker season 1, episode 12, “Off the Books.”
With Russell back on Tracker, Ackles’ character could assist his brother in the investigations that arise. Russell could also provide Colter with valuable intelligence about what happened to their father, including more details about the man who was with Ru
